Refiner Word Study kyria (G2959)
G2959  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
κυρία
kyria
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"a lady, 2 Jn. 1:1, 5*"

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Definition and meaning

What does kyria mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G2959
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

a lady, 2 Jn. 1:1, 5*

In the original Greek the word is written: κυρία

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with kyria

These are the most notable occurrences of kyria (G2959) across the King James Bible.

2 John 1:1

The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;

2 John 1:5

And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about kyria

What does kyria mean in Greek?

Strong's G2959 (kyria) is a Greek word that means: a lady, 2 Jn. 1:1, 5* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does kyria appear in the Bible?

The word kyria (G2959) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G2959?

Strong's G2959 is kyria, a Greek word defined as: a lady, 2 Jn. 1:1, 5*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is kyria in the Old Testament or New Testament?

kyria is a Greek word found in the New Testament.